Tag: Ilocos Norte
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Hawaii Business Delegation to Explore Opportunities in Ilocos Norte
A delegation from the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii is scheduled to visit Ilocos Norte from March 1 to 4, 2025, to explore new avenues for business and investment in the Philippines. The group, consisting of 41 members, will be led by Hawaii Governor Josh Green, who is set to meet Ilocos Norte Governor…
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Ilocos Norte Launches 550 Job Opportunities for Students and Youth
In a significant move to enhance employment opportunities, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Ilocos Norte, in collaboration with various private sector partners, has announced the availability of 550 job positions aimed at students and out-of-school youth (OSY). Janelyn Martin, the head of DOLE Ilocos Norte, highlighted that these roles offer the potential…
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Dingras Town Gifts Nearly 20 Hectares to Agriculture Department, Receives Livestock Truck in Return
In a significant move to bolster agricultural development, the Dingras town government in Ilocos Norte has donated a 19.64-hectare plot to the Department of Agriculture (DA). This generous act was formalized on Monday, February 17, 2025, with the signing of a deed of donation, facilitated by Mayor Joefrey Saguid. In a reciprocal gesture, the DA…
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Dingras Town Gifts Nearly 20 Hectares to Agriculture Department in Exchange for Livestock Truck
In a significant move to bolster agricultural development, the Dingras town government in Ilocos Norte has donated a 19.64-hectare plot to the Department of Agriculture (DA). This generous act was formalized on Monday, February 17, 2025, with a deed of donation signed by Mayor Joefrey Saguid. In return, the DA provided Dingras with a livestock…
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Ferdinand E. Marcos Stadium in Ilocos Norte Nominated for ArchDaily 2025 Building of the Year
The Ferdinand E. Marcos Sports Stadium in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, has been recognized as a nominee for the prestigious ArchDaily 2025 Building of the Year Awards. Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc proudly announced the nomination and encouraged residents to vote for the stadium before the February 19 deadline via the provided link. The stadium, which…
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Piddig’s Basi Revolt Reenactment Triumphs at Ilocos Norte’s Tan-ok Festival
In a stunning display of cultural heritage and artistic prowess, the town of Piddig in Ilocos Norte clinched the top prize at the Tan-ok ni Ilocano Festival held in Laoag City on February 15, 2025. The festival, which celebrates the richness of Ilocano culture, saw Piddig’s reenactment of the Basi Revolt of 1807 captivate thousands…
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Ilocano Heritage and Creativity Shine at ‘Tan-ok’ Festival
The ‘Tan-ok ni Ilokano Festival of Festivals’ is set to dazzle audiences once again at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Sports Stadium in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, on February 15, 2025. This annual celebration, now in its 12th year, promises to draw thousands, including returning Filipinos eager to immerse themselves in authentic Ilocano culture. The festival,…
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Pagudpud Celebrates 71st Anniversary with Special Holiday on Feb. 14, 2025
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has designated February 14, 2025, as a special non-working holiday in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, to commemorate the town’s 71st founding anniversary. This declaration, made through Proclamation 796 and signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on February 10, aims to give residents the chance to fully engage in the festivities and…
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Manny Pacquiao Vows to Combat Poverty in Senate Campaign Kickoff
In a spirited launch of his senatorial campaign in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, former senator and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao pledged to prioritize poverty alleviation if re-elected. The event, marking the beginning of the campaign period for the May 12 midterm elections, saw Pacquiao alongside 11 other candidates from the administration-supported Alyansa Para sa Bagong…
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